In tests Tokina and Sigma ~100 mm macros have had better results than the Pentax. But this mostly wide open, stopped down (like in most macro situations) Pentax has been equal. All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http:\\www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dr. Shaun Canning" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 1:13 AM Subject: Re: Pentax 100mm Macro vs Sigma 105mm Macro > Don't even think about it...buy the FA macro. It is head and shoulders > above the 3rd party stuff. > > Cheers > > Shaun > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > >Has any one had experience with both of these lenses? Has anyone seen a comparison or done a comparison between these lenses? I haven't been able to find a head to head comparison. > > > >I'm looking to get a macro lens and while all I have are Pentax lenses, I might consider a third party lens if there isn't much difference performance-wise and build quality. And I can save about $150. > > > >Thanks in advance. > > > >-- > >John Lingelbach > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >"You're dumb as a mule and just as > >ugly! And if a strange man asks > >to give you a ride, I'd say take > >it!" - Grandpa Simpson to a Young > >Homer > > > > > > > > >
